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C58 GDV

1986 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

65,710 mi
Last recorded65,710 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Talbot Samba51,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC58 GDV
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 65,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 65,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,507 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 65,507 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Breather pipe from petrol tank deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,550 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 65,499 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 65,459 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,922 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 64,922 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Talbot Samba?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
388
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
brake binding 42
brake recording little or no effort 33
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
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C58 GDV is a 1986 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1986 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,830 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Samba fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C58 GDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Samba typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C58 GDV registered?

C58 GDV is a 1986 Talbot Samba, first registered on 18 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C58 GDV shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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